Compton Gets â€˜Newâ€™ Police Department
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
09 June 2010
Compton's Badge of HonorThe vote is in: there will be a new Compton Police Department. It will be better and more efficiently run than the previous department, according to those in the know.By Yussuf ... read more >>

Kamala Harris Wins Primary
Written by Joy Childs (Sentinel Contributing Writer)
09 June 2010
Kamala HarrisShe is now the official Democratic candidate for the office of the Attorney General of CaliforniaBy Joy ChildsSentinel Contributing WriterAs it turns out, Kamala Harris was worthy not only ... read more >>

URBAN DRIVER: 2010 Tahoe 4WD Hybrid
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 June 2010
Urban Driver: 2010 Tahoe 4WD HybridThe greening of the SUV is now in full bloom with the arrival of the 2010 Tahoe Hybrid. The TahoeÂ a longtime favorite of sports utility aficionados is ready to move ... read more >>

Honoring the Honorable Bettye Anderson
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
03 June 2010
Â Bettye Anderson (center) receives Women of the Year Award from the State of California Legislature. Bettye Anderson has dedicated herself to helping those that are less fortunate.By Brian W. CarterSentinel ... read more >>

The North African Connection
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
03 June 2010
Â Icelandic volcano eruptionMap of North AfricaAnnoyed and miserable travelers may have a better way getting around future Volcano eruptions by utilizing North Africa's travel ports.By Yussuf J. SimmondsManaging ... read more >>

Fathers of Black Music & Entertainment
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
03 June 2010
LEGENDSThey were the force that gave Black music guidance, expression and an outlet to the worldBy Yussuf J. SimmondsManaging EditorAlong with Berry Gordy, the Motown master, the ABC of career building ... read more >>

Jaaye Person-Lynn Swearing-In Ceremony
Written by Sentinel News Service
03 June 2010
Â Jaaye Person-Lynn, son of Dr. Kwaku and Isidra Person-Lynn, recently passed the California Bar, and was sworn in last week as an attorney.Â He is currently employed with the Los Angeles County Public ... read more >>

Wesson Announces Approval of Major New Retail Center
Written by Sentinel News Service
03 June 2010
Â Councilmember Herb Wesson has announced the Los Angeles City Council's approval of Phase 2 of Midtown Crossings, a major new retail center at Pico and San Vicente Boulevards in the 10th Council District ... read more >>

Caffie Greene â€” She fought to the end
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
03 June 2010
Â Caffie GreeneThere are many Black women in the Los Angeles area who have a mother, a nurse and a protector to the community: Caffie Greene possessed all those attributes.By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel ... read more >>

In Loving Memory of George Washington
Written by Sentinel News Service
27 May 2010
Â George WashingtonGeorge Washington was born December 14, 1925 in Scott, Arkansas. He served in the Korean Conflict where he received the Bronze Medal of Honor, and the Vietnam Conflict.George moved ... read more >>

Edna Wilsonâ€™s Life Celebrated
Written by Sentinel News Service
27 May 2010
Â Edna M. WilsonThe celebration of the life of Mrs. Edna M. Wilson was celebrated on May 24, at the Figueroa Church of Christ. Mrs. Wilson was the wife the late Clint C. Wilson Sr., Sentinel cartoonist ... read more >>

Dr. Harold C. Brown, Jr., Ph.D.
Written by Sentinel News Service
27 May 2010
Â Dr. Harold C. Brown, Jr., Ph.D.Harold C. Brown, Jr., passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on May 5, 2010, he was 84 years old. Born in Topeka, Kansas, he was the first son of the four ... read more >>

A Rising Star
Written by Brittany Gardner (Contributing Writer)
27 May 2010
Â Alexis AkingbadeBy Brittany GardnerSentinel Contributing WriterDriven by the addiction for much success and the desire to always do better, 14 year old Alexis Akingbade, a Los Angeles native, has proven ... read more >>